Christmas Words & Meanings
What does the word “Noel” mean?
Birth
“Greensleeves” is another name for what Christmas song?
What Child Is This?
In the Gospel of Luke what city is referred to as the City of David?
Bethlehem
During which war did two armies famously celebrate Christmas with a truce, when the two sides temporarily stopped fighting to sing carols and exchange gifts?
World War 1 (1914)
What popular Christmas plant has red leaves and is often associated with the holiday season?
Poinsettia
What language does the word “Noel” come from?
French
In “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” what does the lyric say the Son of God’s appearance will cause to flee?
Death’s dark shadows
Which angel appeared to Zacharias?
Gabriel
What country did the drink eggnog originate from?
Britain
Which country is credited with starting the tradition of decorating Christmas trees?
Germany
What does the word “Advent” mean?
Coming (or arrival)
In ‘Winter Wonderland,’ Who Do We Pretend The Snowman Is?
Parson Brown
When Jesus was about a month old, Mary and Joseph brought him to the Temple in Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. Who were the 2 people who were mentioned as being in the temple who recognized Jesus as the Messiah?
Simeon and Anna
What river did General George Washington cross on December 25 1776?
The Delaware River
What color were Santa’s robes most commonly depicted as before Coca-Cola popularized the red suit?
Green
What does the name “Emmanuel” mean?
God with us
In The Song ’12 Days Of Christmas,’ What Is Given On The 7th Day?
Seven Swans a Swimming
To whom did Luke write his Gospel?
Theophilus
What 19th-century British author’s story helped popularize many modern Christmas traditions?
Charles Dickens
What 16th-century Protestant reformer is credited with popularizing the Christmas tree in Germany?
Martin Luther
What does the word “Bethlehem” mean?
House of bread
Which Christmas Song Holds The Guinness World Record For The Best-Selling Single Of All Time?
White Christmas (Bing Crosby)
How many days after the birth of Christ did Joseph and Mary give him the name Jesus?
8
"It was required by law that eight days after the birth of a son they would circumcise him and name him. They followed the law and circumcised him and named him Jesus, as the angel had told them to, eight days after his birth." Luke 2:21.
The name "Santa Claus" comes from the Dutch nickname for Saint Nicholas, which is:
Sinter Klaas
What Christmas song was originally written in German as “Stille Nacht”?
Silent Night